Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Sterling Heights is a large city in Michigan with a population of 133,473. Residents earn $78,429 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sterling Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Sterling Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sterling Heights is $78,429, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Sterling Heights is $260,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,267 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Sterling Heights is below the national average at 169 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,539 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.
31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Sterling Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 27.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 65.6% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 34.4% |
| 157% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,429 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,315 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,498 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $117,718 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 43,047 |
| County GDP | $143,144M |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Healthcare | 5,524 |
| Retail | 4,518 |
| Manufacturing | 1,635 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.21% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
| Census Median | $260,700 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $301,210 |
| Median List Price | $325,900 |
| Median List Price | $325,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $173 |
| Homes Sold | 93 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 26.6% |
| Inventory | 154 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,267 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,487 |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.21% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,101/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Total Violent | 168.7/100K |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 25.1/100K |
| Robbery | 20.5/100K |
| Assault | 123.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,539.5/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 167.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,253.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 117.8/100K |
| Arson | 9.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,662/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5812°N, 83.0303°W |
| County FIPS | 26125 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.2% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,662/sq mi |
| Total Area | 36.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 13 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 17 |
| Public Libraries | 40 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Retail Stores | 4,518 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |